Written piece
Belize: Jewel of the Commonwealth
Cheyenne Usher
Belize
About this piece
This submission is focus on the unique qualities of Belize as a country including the culture, food, music, community and nature, and notes the challenges and a call for global unity among commonwealth nations.
A tapestry of cultures, resilient and proud,
United in dance, crafts, food, and stories told,
Brukdown, Punta, and ancestral folklore,
Vibrant spices and savory flavors unfold,
Every village and community is your neighbor!
Rain forests, caves, and jaguar preserve,
Maya ruins, cayes and the Caribbean shore,
The Belize barrier reef, the Great Blue Hole,
Belize, land of the free, a welcoming haven!
Located in Central America and the Caribbean,
A jewel amongst fifty-six Commonwealth nations,
Challenged by floods, hurricanes, and climate change,
Urging for global unity amid adversity!